Nigel Shepherd from the organisation Resolution talks exclusively to Dads Space about getting legal advice.
If you are involved in a marriage breakdown, getting legal advice can be a very important step. Getting advice does not mean that you are thinking of going to court, often it will help you cope with the situation and hopefully prevent the need to go before a judge. Ending up in court and having a judge cast a decision should be seen as a last resort.
Finding the right lawyer can make all the difference - a specialist in family law will help find solutions rather than drawing up lines of battle. Most importantly a lawyer should help keep the focus on the children and seek the best possible outcome for them.
Resolution is an organistation of family lawyers who are committed to the constructive resolution of familiy disputes. Members of resolution encourage solutions that consider the needs of the whole family - the best interests of the children are always put first. For more advice visit the Resolution website.